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Warriors investigate assistant coach for allegedly grabbing journalist during half-time in Las Vegas NRL match.

ABC

The New Zealand Warriors have released a statement saying the NRL Integrity Unit is investigating after assistant coach Richard Agar allegedly grabbed an English journalist at half-time in their defeat to Canberra in Las Vegas.

"Post game I was made aware of an alleged incident at half-time involving assistant coach Richard Agar and an English journalist John Davidson from The Guardian," Warriors chief executive Cameron George said in a statement.

"This morning I had the opportunity to speak with the NRL Integrity Unit. They are working through their process which will include us.

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NRL season opener in Vegas filled with controversy for Canberra Raiders players and stadium incidents.

The Canberra Times

The NRL's spectacular season opener in Las Vegas wasn't short of talking points in the aftermath.

The Canberra Raiders copped a tough blow in the fallout as skipper Joe Tapine faces a two-match suspension with an early plea for his second-half shoulder charge on Mitch Barnett in the 30-8 win over the New Zealand Warriors, and Xavier Savage faces a one-match ban for dangerous contact on Chanel Harris-Tavita.

If the pair fight the charges at the NRL judiciary and lose they'd be ruled out an additional match each.

From the Canberra Raiders' Viking Horn-blower being reportedly kicked out of Allegiant Stadium, to a beer sales boom and rugby...

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Late to SuperCoach? Pick Penrith Panthers for NRL premiership favorites with strong start in Las Vegas.

The Daily Telegraph
Late to SuperCoach? Pick this team

The NRL's second venture to Las Vegas has finished in a flurry of points, big hits and not too many controversies.

The Panthers got their quest for a fifth straight premiership off to a flying start against Cronulla while Ricky Stuart's Raiders stunned the Warriors.

Here is what we liked and disliked from Vegas 2.0.

LIKESLiam Martin started this season where he left off last year. Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

PANTHERS PURRING

There should be no doubt about Penrith's desire to win a fifth-straight NRL premiership this year and the Panthers should be title favourites.

The 28-22 win against a hyped...

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